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SB54 XRJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,546 mi
Last recorded172,546 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 XRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 172,546 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 172,546 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 170,675 miles

both sides rear springs heavily corroded

minor oil leak residue around engine

osf inner door handle insecure

osr tyre worn on edges

rear axle heavily corroded

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 30 Jun 2023 170,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both sides rear springs heavily corroded

minor oil leak residue around engine

osf inner door handle insecure

osr tyre worn on edges

rear axle heavily corroded

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2022 167,668 miles

both sides front shock absorbers heavily corroded

front brake disc inner faces corroded & heavily lipped

heavy surface corrosion to offside rear coil spring top mounting plate

offside front sidelight output low

offside rear tyre wearing close to tread wear indicators

oil leak residue around engine

rear axle heavily corroded

rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

steering rack assembly wet with oil residue

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Fail 6 Jul 2022 167,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both sides front shock absorbers heavily corroded

front brake disc inner faces corroded & heavily lipped

heavy surface corrosion to offside rear coil spring top mounting plate

offside front sidelight output low

offside rear tyre wearing close to tread wear indicators

oil leak residue around engine

rear axle heavily corroded

rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

steering rack assembly wet with oil residue

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2021 164,055 miles

Nearside Front shocker weeping

Offside Rear tyre bold on the outside edge

front springs corroded

front wipers smearing

Fail 15 Jun 2021 164,053 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front shocker weeping

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear tyre bold on the outside edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine wet with oil

front springs corroded

front wipers smearing

Pass 3 Jul 2020 159,626 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

brake pipes corroded

slight misting of oil around engine

Fail 2 Jul 2020 159,624 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

O/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

brake pipes corroded

slight misting of oil around engine

slight play /O/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 19 Sep 2019 158,370 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 158,363 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2018 154,572 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 148,659 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 144,922 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 136,426 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 122,170 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 103,912 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 92,930 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 92,930 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,148 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 67,021 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 67,021 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 60,158 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,368 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 54,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 43,946 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 43,946 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut in n/s/f tyre not showing inner cord

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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SB54 XRJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,499 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB54 XRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SB54 XRJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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